LED Bulbs: LED Light Bulbs vs Other Light Bulbs
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In this video, we’ll take
In this video, we’ll take a quick look at LED bulbs in comparison with incandescent and CFL bulbs, all rated at 2700 Kelvin so they’re designed to have a similar look. 2700K, or Kelvin, is the warm looking color many of us are familiar with from our historic use of incandescent light bulbs.
When incandescent bulbs were first being replaced for energy efficiency purposes, this was mainly done with CFL bulbs. Unfortunately, many people didn’t like the look of CFLs, although they’ve improved over the years. You can see how they look here.
CFLs take a little time to reach full brightness, they don’t work well in cold temperatures, and they contain a little bit of mercury, which is a known toxic element. So you need to be careful about the cleanup process if one breaks.
CFLs also usually don’t dim, and when they do, they generally don’t dim as well as traditional light bulbs.
Also, while they were originally rated to last around 10,000 hours, many people found that CFLs really didn’t last that long because they were being used in many settings where they were turned on and off frequently, the way you would with incandescent bulbs. Picture, for instance, their use in closets or bathrooms. Short on/off cycles are known to reduce the life of CFLs. So now many labels will show them as having life spans of 6000 to 8000 hours.
Still, this is compared to a rated life of just 1000 hours for incandescent bulbs.
LED bulbs, however, are different. They can be turned on and off frequently without shortening their life span. In fact, since that process does impact the filament of an incandescent, LEDs may handle this even better. LEDs are also more robust since they don’t have a delicate filament or an outer envelope made of glass. They operate well in cold weather. And although you need to verify this on a label, most LED bulbs dim. They tend to dim smoothly, but may not dim as much as an incandescent. Still, improvements on this front are continually being made.
You can see here how an LED bulb compares to both an incandescent and a CFL. And while it’s hard to show in a video what you would really experience with the naked eye, here’s a sense of how they look in a darker room.
As you can see, LEDs do a nice job of replicating the look of an incandescent bulb without the downsides of a CFL. With many rated to last 25,000 hours and using 1/6 the energy of an incandescent or less, LEDs are by far the most cost effective light bulbs available today
If you’re in need of LED bulbs, we encourage you to stop by our selection. We carry trusted brands so you can better rely on color consistency and longevity of light output. And we bring you these top brands at some of the best prices around. Check out all our LEDs at http://www.lightingsupply.com/led.aspx or check out our best values for most home and office needs:
http://www.lightingsupply.com/led-lig...
#ledbulbs #ledlightbulbs
Also check out our related video on A19 Incandescent Bulb Replacement Options: A19 Incandescent Bulb Replacement Opt...
Also our video on historic Edison style A19 LEDs:
TCP LED Edison Bulbs Comparison
Finally, our review of the basic shapes and uses of LED bulbs in home and office settings:
LED Bulbs for Home and Office Use
When incandescent bulbs were first being replaced for energy efficiency purposes, this was mainly done with CFL bulbs. Unfortunately, many people didn’t like the look of CFLs, although they’ve improved over the years. You can see how they look here.
CFLs take a little time to reach full brightness, they don’t work well in cold temperatures, and they contain a little bit of mercury, which is a known toxic element. So you need to be careful about the cleanup process if one breaks.
CFLs also usually don’t dim, and when they do, they generally don’t dim as well as traditional light bulbs.
Also, while they were originally rated to last around 10,000 hours, many people found that CFLs really didn’t last that long because they were being used in many settings where they were turned on and off frequently, the way you would with incandescent bulbs. Picture, for instance, their use in closets or bathrooms. Short on/off cycles are known to reduce the life of CFLs. So now many labels will show them as having life spans of 6000 to 8000 hours.
Still, this is compared to a rated life of just 1000 hours for incandescent bulbs.
LED bulbs, however, are different. They can be turned on and off frequently without shortening their life span. In fact, since that process does impact the filament of an incandescent, LEDs may handle this even better. LEDs are also more robust since they don’t have a delicate filament or an outer envelope made of glass. They operate well in cold weather. And although you need to verify this on a label, most LED bulbs dim. They tend to dim smoothly, but may not dim as much as an incandescent. Still, improvements on this front are continually being made.
You can see here how an LED bulb compares to both an incandescent and a CFL. And while it’s hard to show in a video what you would really experience with the naked eye, here’s a sense of how they look in a darker room.
As you can see, LEDs do a nice job of replicating the look of an incandescent bulb without the downsides of a CFL. With many rated to last 25,000 hours and using 1/6 the energy of an incandescent or less, LEDs are by far the most cost effective light bulbs available today
If you’re in need of LED bulbs, we encourage you to stop by our selection. We carry trusted brands so you can better rely on color consistency and longevity of light output. And we bring you these top brands at some of the best prices around. Check out all our LEDs at http://www.lightingsupply.com/led.aspx or check out our best values for most home and office needs:
http://www.lightingsupply.com/led-lig...
#ledbulbs #ledlightbulbs
Also check out our related video on A19 Incandescent Bulb Replacement Options: A19 Incandescent Bulb Replacement Opt...
Also our video on historic Edison style A19 LEDs:
TCP LED Edison Bulbs Comparison
Finally, our review of the basic shapes and uses of LED bulbs in home and office settings:
LED Bulbs for Home and Office Use
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